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turtle bean

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A variety of species Phaseolus vulgaris, common in Latin America and the bean it produces.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: black bean, black turtle bean

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

black-seeded bean of South America; usually dried

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: black bean

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: common bean

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